Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Wichita Falls, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita Falls, TX

Median annual salary $54,550 -7.8% vs national
Median hourly $26.22
10th percentile $36,740
90th percentile $96,260
Employed locally 110
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,740
    25th
    $43,860
    50th (median)
    $54,550
    75th
    $69,400
    90th
    $96,260

    Wichita Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,618 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 86% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 14% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bend, OR $82,380
    Ogden, UT $81,300
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $80,470
    Anchorage, AK $79,830
    Alaska $79,220
    Fairbanks-College, AK $78,750

    Nearby metros — Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $74,160
    Amarillo, TX $66,930
    Laredo, TX $65,500
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $65,000
    El Paso, TX $64,170
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $64,140

    Related occupations in Wichita Falls, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$62,190
    Social and Human Service Assistants$35,230
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$53,780
    Healthcare Social Workers$59,230
    Health Education Specialists$54,050
    Community Health Workers$40,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors make per hour in Wichita Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Wichita Falls, TX is $26.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.85 or more per hour.

    Is Wichita Falls above or below average for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salaries?

    The median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary in Wichita Falls, TX is 7.8% below the national median of $59,190. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Wichita Falls?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $36,740 per year in Wichita Falls, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,860.